Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
BRITISH 1930\'S ANTYFYRE PISTOL COMPLETE WITH A CASE OF FOUR EXTRA CYLINDERS.
I recently sold one of these fire extinguisher pistols but this one is much earlier dating from the 1930, it is also considerably larger and more impressive than the last one. The pistol still seems to be in working order, it cocks and fires. Complete with a cased set of four spare cylinders. Exc++
HITLER YOUTH LEADERS SPORTS BADGE IN GOLD.
A fine example retaining all original gilt finish, the black enamel background is in perfect condition.The reverse side has pin and hook, large letter B and makers details, RZM M1/101. A beautiful mint example. Condition: Mint
WW1 BRITISH MILLS GRENADE ADVERTISING INK WELL.
WW1 British grenade mounted on iron stand. The grenade opens on a hinge to reveal a white china inkwell. Iron stand with four pen rests and marked on outer edge, S.B.STEEL, MEMENTO OF THE GREAT WAR ACTUAL HAND GRENADE CASTING AS USED BY THE ALLIES, and then with registration design number and date 1915. Mint condition.
WW2 BRITISH FS COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE.
This is a very nice 3rd pattern FS knife with bronze ribbed grip. The pommel of the knife is marked 4 which is the makers code number. The blade is in very nice condition and still retains about 50% of the factory bluing. Brown leather scabbard with metal lower mount, the scabbard tabs are still in place and are in very good condition, the cloth grip strap is complete and in excellent condition. A very nice example. Exc++
LAND CUSTOMS OFFICERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH HANGERS AND KNOT.
This is a really nice customs dagger that has never been cleaned so it has a nice black age patina. The green leather grip is in perfect condition. The pommel and eagle are the customs style and the eagle has the up-turned wing tips in the customs style. The blade is in excellent condition just showing slight age but it is still very bright. Complete with scabbard with three metal mounts, the green leather is in perfect condition. Complete with silver knot and land customs officers straps, silver and green brocade on green velvet backing, the buckles are the customs style . Exc++
DR FRITZ TODT BADGE IN SILVER.
This large badge features a silver closed wing eagle clutching a cogwheel and swastika design with award title. Reverse side features pin and hook. This scarce award was named after Dr Fritz Todt who died in an air crash in 1942. The award was presented to Germans who had made a significant contribution to the war effort such as in weapon development, arms production and construction, the first awards were made by Dr Lay on the 8th of February 1944 and the awards came with a significant cash payment. There were only ever three award ceremony\'s of this desirable award before the war ended which were always on Dr Todt date of birth and his death. The badge came in three grades, gold, silver and steel and they are all very difficult to find. Condition: Near Mint
RED CROSS LEADERS DAGGER COMPLETE WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.
The hilt still retains all original silver plating with fine detail to the crossguard which displays the red cross eagle with swastika on its breast. The very attractive orange grip is in mint condition. The blade is very impressive as it is in almost mint condition, there is no makers name which is correct for this model dagger. The scabbard is also in remarkable condition and it retains at least 99% silver plating which perfectly matches the hilt of the dagger, the scabbard suspension band loops are the square type, the very tip of the scabbard has a tiny screw which holds the scabbard internal weight in place, this is seen occasionally and is probably a makers trait but who that was has never been discovered but it is certainly an interesting feature. Complete with a superb set of red cross officers straps and silver knot. If you want the very best this is probably it as it is close to mint condition.
POLITICAL LEADERS PEAK CAP FOR A KREISLEITER, NEAR MINT CONDITION.
This is an exceptional example of a Kreis kevel political leaders peak cap. Superb good high front with brown ribbed cloth top with dark brown centre band and white piping for a Kreis level party leader. Complete with gilt metal cap eagle and large gilt cockade with enamel swastika badge to the centre, the gold caps cords are held in place by two matching gilt buttons. The interior of the hat features a gold silk lining with plain celluloid patch which is also in perfect condition, the brown artificial leather sweat band is also in perfect condition with RZM label to the underside but as the sweat band is rather stiff I am not going to attempt to lift it to photograph the RZM tag as this could damage the sweat band but you can be assured that it is still in place. A fine looking example with a good high front, they do not come much better than this one and if you want the best this is it. Close on mint condition.
UNISSUED SS POCKET KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL PAPER WRAPPER.
German SS pocket knife unissued with with original paper covering with description, SS AUSBILDUNGSLAGER-AMERSFORT, which translates as, SS Training camp Amersfort. Unfortunately I can not give a description of the pocket knife as I would have brake open the paper covering and that would then destroys it historical value and collectability, but it feels like a standard folding knife. Amersfoort was a small concentration camp and SS training centre in the Netherlands. Mint
OPERATION SEA LION, SECRET GERMAN BOOK CONCERING THE PROPOSED INVASION OF ENGLAND IN 1940.
Highly secret guide produced by the German high command in 1940 for the proposed invasion of England in 1940, Operation Sea Lion. This rare book contains over 450 pages and is a highly detailed guide to the expected German landing area in southern England and especially the coastal areas but also inland, the book contains many detailed maps showing the coast and the road and rail network with details of the ground and countryside. Lots of detailed photographs of towns and villages and the countryside giving details of the terrain and what to expect during an invasion. The book is highly detailed and informative. Hard cover with large pull out map to the inside cover. Near mint.